BRU
Brussels
Belgium
8,915 km
5,539 miles
KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
Distance
8,915 km
5,539 mi / 4,813 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
45°
northeast

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BRU KWJ
Airport Name Brussels Airport Gwangju Airport
IATA Code BRU KWJ
ICAO Code EBBR RKJJ
City Brussels Gwangju
Country Belgium South Korea
Timezone Europe/Brussels Asia/Seoul
Elevation 184 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 35.130000, 126.810000

Brussels (BRU) to Gwangju (KWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea is 8,915 kilometers (5,539 miles / 4,813 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Belgium with South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:07 in Brussels, it's 13:07 in Gwangju. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Gwangju (KWJ) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 327° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Brussels Airport (BRU) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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